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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,383.52, 8,809.20 and 3,588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,383.52, 8,809.20 and 3,588.96 is: 4,952.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,383.52 : 8,809.20 = 3,588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,383.52/8,809.20 = 3,588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,383.52x = 8,809.20 × 3,588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,383.52x = 31,615,866.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,615,866.43/6,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.73

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